Ascent
of the Wetterhorn
( 3701m )
The Wetterhorn
dominates the Grindelwald
Valley
with its great triangular 1300metre high limestone
wall rising
vertically
from the meadows of the valley floor.
An arduous 3 hour climb on a steep path
traversing a series of cliffs is required
to reach the large Gleckstein
Hut ( 2317m ) situated in upper pastures.
From the hut, after the usual early morning
alpine start,
a track leads over stony ground to reach the Krinnen
Glacier.
On the far side it is a long, steep climb ( alpine
grade PD )
over mixed ground
- rocks, scree and snow to gain the Wettersattel
-
the col between the Wetterhorn and the adjacent Mittelhorn.
A final steep snow slope brings one to the
summit and a dramatic viewpoint
- immediately below the summit the
cliffs drop sheer to Grindelwald
in the valley floor far below.
A superb panorama of peaks unfolds to
the west
including the famous alpine trinity of the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau.
Wetterhorn
Photo Gallery
: Wetterhorn Ascent Route
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